Tim Sheldon

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Tim Sheldon
Washington State Senate District 35
Incumbent
Assumed office 1997
Current term ends 2011
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Business Partner
Website	Senate website

Tim Sheldon is a Washington state senator, currently serving the 35th district.^[1] He has occupied his senate seat since 1997 and is a member of the Democratic Party.

Education

Sheldon earned his BS in Economics from Wharton School of Finance and Commerce at the University of Pennsylvania in 1969. He went on to receive his MBA in Business Administration from the University of Washington in 1972.

Professional experience

Sheldon worked as a manager for the Potlatch Beach Mutual Water Company. He was also involved in economic development for the Northwest Indian Tribes. From 1986 to 2004 he was the executive director for the Economic Development Council of Mason County. He currently is general partner for Sheldon Properties.

Political experience

Sheldon served in the Washington State House of Representatives from 1991 to 1997. He became a senator for the Washington State Senate in 1997 and currently serves in that position. He has also served as commissioner for the Mason County Commission since 2005.

Committee membership

• Environment, Water & Energy Committee, Washington State Senate
• Transportation Committee, Washington State Senate

Personal life

Sheldon is married to Linda; they have one daughter.

External links

• Sheldon state-sponsored website
• Project Vote Smart profile
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994, 1992, 1990

References

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